Is a degree essential?
Posted by Erin MacKenzie - 11:22 on 21 July 2010
We are often asked both of the following questions:
1. Do I need a degree to do the course?
2. Do I need a degree to teach abroad?
The answer to the first question is no and the answer to the second is not necessarily.
To do a TEFL course with us you need no prior qualifications or experience – just the ability to speak English fluently and enthusiasm about teaching!
However, without a degree you will not be able to teach in some countries. For example, South Korea and China require you to have a degree in order to obtain a work permit and therefore work legally in the country. Working illegally can result in a lifetime ban from entering the country and a hefty fine or prison sentence – something that’s best avoided!
While some countries specify that a degree is essential there are many other countries around the world where all you need is a TEFL qualification to start teaching. In Europe, with the exception of Greece, no degree is required to teach English.
If you are interested in teaching in a specific country then do your research and find out what the requirements are for you to work there legally. Remember that you don’t need any qualifications or experience to do our courses and there are plenty of countries worldwide that don’t require you to have a degree!
Add your comment below
- Recent TEFL Scotland Blogs
- TEFL Jobs Spain By Jenny McCann
- VISA advice for TEFL teaching in Japan By Tim McCann
- Head west and TEFL in Brazil By Tim McCann
- Monthly Archive
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- Tags
- Country guides (17)
- News (2)
- Teach English Abroad (14)
- Teaching (3)
- TEFL courses (15)
- Tefl Jobs (12)
- TEFL Stories (7)
- Travel Tips and Advi (10)
“Very accessible, lots of learning, lots of info but set out and delivered very well. Fun and flowing.” Iain Sinclair, Dumfries
Fully Accredited Courses
TEFL Scotland has more accreditation than any other TEFL provider in the UK. Read More...
TEFL Scotland is an SQA Approved Centre and accredited by ODLQC.
ILA Courses | ILA Scotland Funding For TEFL Courses
www.teflscotland.co.uk
4 easy steps to ILA Funding for your TEFL Course. Over 16? Live in Scotland? Earn less than £22K? Get your fully funded TEFL course here. Locations all over Scotland. 16 May 2012
tenpintolan | Darren Tolan | Travel Blog
www.travelblog.org
The travel blog of Darren Tolan, adventures around the world... 10 May 2012
rafterms
www.teflscotland.co.uk
Recommend a friend on a tefl course and get a £20 gift voucher. 9 May 2012
Ben in Zaragosa
www.teflwales.co.uk
Ben has gone from working in a call centre in Wales to teaching English in Zaragosa after taking his TEFL Wales course. Why not change your life too? 9 May 2012